GUARD AS 3091973 - Caterpillar

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program.Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
TERMINATION DATE
31Aug2015
PROBLEM
The existing ripper beam may fail on certain D7E Track-Type Tractors. Inadequate weld penetration on the ripper beam tube to the ripper beam shank pockets may result in cracks and failure of the ripper beam assembly.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
D7E MDB00115-00119, 121-123, 126, 129, 131-132, 135, 137, 139-141, 143-147, 149-154, 160-161, 163, 165, 169-170, 172-179, 181-182, 185-187, 191, 193-195, 198-207, 209-211, 214, 216-217, 219-220, 222-225, 228, 231, 233, 237-238, 241-245, 247, 249-263, 265, 267-268, 270-272, 274-275, 277-288, 290
TAN00401, 403-407, 409-413
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 2470489 BEAM AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 1% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
ACTION REQUIRED
Refer to D7E Ripper Beam remove and install procedure as outlined in KENR5166.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-6000 hrs,
0-48 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 6.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.